Chris Respass

Rev. Christopher J. Respass, Esq. is the founder and Lead Pastor of Antioch Christian Fellowship, a nondenominational, bible-believing, Christian Church where they are called to evangelize, disciple, and serve. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Pastor Respass graduated summa cum laude from the prestigious Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Banking and Finance. Later he earned the Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law (Austin, Texas) and began his legal career in mortgage, real estate, and business law.

Pastor Respass believes that strong families are the foundation for a healthy community and church. Throughout his 25 years of ministry, he has led initiatives and programs that promote the academic, social, and spiritual development of youth and children, while also advising new parents, teaching blended families, and supporting families in crisis. He and his wife, Charmaine, have been married for a quarter of a century and they have three amazing children, Amber (Elton), Christopher “CJ,” and Lauren.